Clogged Milk Ductsaccording to TCM

Root Causes of Clogged Milk Ducts in TCM

Explore below more details about what might cause Clogged milk ducts according to TCM.

  • By Syndrome
  • By Organ
  • Heat
  • Qi Stagnation
Detailed description of the cause

Heat

In TCM "Heat" signifies an excess of Yang energy, leading to an imbalance where heat predominates over the body's cool Yin aspects. This condition is metaphorically akin to an internal over-heating. Symptoms indicative of Heat can include feelings of warmth, fever, sweating, irritability, red face, thirst with a preference for cold drinks, and a rapid pulse. The tongue may appear red with a yellow coating. Unlike the common interpretation of heat in terms of temperature, in TCM, it represents a state of hyperactivity or inflammation in the body.... see more

Heat Patterns That Can Lead to Clogged Milk Ducts

Common Symptoms: Bleeding Gums Irritability Bad Breath Dry Mouth Restlessness Constipation Swollen Gums Toothache

Pattern Name Relevant Symptoms Relevant Formulas
Stomach Heat or Fire Clogged milk ducts, Upper abdominal burning pain, Excessive thirst, Craving for cold beverages, Restlessness, Dry stools, Dry mouth, Mouth ulcers, Acid reflux, Nausea, Vomiting after eating, Excessive hunger, Bad breath, Feeling of heat, Acne... see more Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang | Qing Wei San | Xie Huang San | Fei Er Wan | Hua Ban Tang
Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat Clogged milk ducts, Toothache, Headaches, Loose teeth, Bleeding gums, Irritability, Thirst, Stomatitis, Periodontitis, Glossitis, Trigeminal neuralgia... see more Gua Lou San

TCM Herbal Formulas for Clogged Milk Ducts

Explore below some TCM herbal formulas used to address clogged milk ducts, organized by cause and by formula type.

  • By Cause
  • By Formula Type
  • Heat
  • Qi Stagnation

All Formulas Recommended for Clogged Milk Ducts Caused by Heat

Formula Patterns Suitable For
Gua Lou San Stomach Fire or Stomach Heat
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang Stomach Heat or Fire
Qing Wei San Stomach Heat or Fire
Xie Huang San Stomach Heat or Fire
Fei Er Wan Stomach Heat or Fire
Hua Ban Tang Stomach Heat or Fire

Acupoints for Clogged Milk Ducts

Explore below some acupoints used to address clogged milk ducts, organized by meridian.

  • By Meridian
  • Gall Bladder Channel
  • Stomach Channel
  • Spleen Channel
Jianjing GB-21

Jianjing GB-21

Midway between Dazhui DU-14 and the lateral extremity of the acromion, at the highest point of the shoulder.

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